Google Map Of Dapoli

Since the climate of the city remains cool and pleasant throughout the year Dapoli is also known as Mini Mahabaleshwar. Dapoli is a very petite town and a beautiful hill station in District Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. From Mumbai main city it is only about 215kms. Dapoli gave birth to many historic icons counting few of them are Sane Guruji Maharshi Dhondo, Lokmanya Tilak and Keshav Kave. The town is approximately 8kms away from the Arabian sea. It is the Taulka Headquarters for many other small surrounding villages like Saran, Bhopan, Harnai, Jaalgaon, Asud, Anjarle, Navse, Unhavare, Gimhavane, Asud, Murud, Karde, Kherdi, Vanand etc. Due to its climatic conditions, beaches, scenic beauty and tourist places Dapoli these days is considered as a favorite tourist destination. British Citizen Alfred Gadney is the oldest school of the town. Dapoli is the habitat of agricultural university Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth. The city is heavily surrounded by coconut farms. Bharja is the main river of the town. Jog is another small river which flows all the way through Sarang, Tadil and then into the Arabian Sea. Dapoli is also identified as the first Nagar Panchayat of India. Suvarnadurg and Kanakdurg Forts, Panhalekaji Caves, Kadyavarcha Ganpati, Keshavraj, Harne Fish Market, Murud Beach, Dabhol etc are the famous and beautiful excursions from Dapoli.